Comments on: Ten things to do in Kuala Lumpur http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/ go explore. experience. and be inspired. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:51:10 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: man http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1351 man Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:49:31 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1351 Your simple steps to Discover KUALA LUMPUR! http://atkualalumpur.blogspot.com/ Your simple steps to Discover KUALA LUMPUR!
http://atkualalumpur.blogspot.com/

]]> By: Blog4FT http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1342 Blog4FT Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:15:18 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1342 This blogpost meets the requirement of our Blog4FT blogging contest. You should submit this post to us but you have to repost or change the date to 5th October 2009 onwards to be eligible. You can also submit any post dated 5th October 2009 onwards and related to Federal Territories of Malaysia as your submission. Come join and win a Peugeot 308! Visit http://www.blog4ft.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blog4FT/130983666025 This blogpost meets the requirement of our Blog4FT blogging contest. You should submit this post to us but you have to repost or change the date to 5th October 2009 onwards to be eligible. You can also submit any post dated 5th October 2009 onwards and related to Federal Territories of Malaysia as your submission. Come join and win a Peugeot 308! Visit http://www.blog4ft.com/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blog4FT/130983666025

]]> By: Patrick http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1243 Patrick Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:18:40 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1243 I visited KL twice in 2006. I loved the place. (except for the traffic and I live in Southern California) Very nice people, GREAT food, beautiful city and country. I visited KL twice in 2006. I loved the place. (except for the traffic and I live in Southern California) Very nice people, GREAT food, beautiful city and country.

]]> By: Ten things to do in Cape Town | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1224 Ten things to do in Cape Town | velvet escape's blog Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:01:17 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1224 [...] Ten things to do in Kuala Lumpur [...] [...] Ten things to do in Kuala Lumpur [...]

]]> By: bryan http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1135 bryan Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:52:48 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1135 i totally agree with keith about the good food. I live in Singapore but travel to KL and Perak frequently. So, I must say that the food in Malaysia is super nice .... i totally agree with keith about the good food. I live in Singapore but travel to KL and Perak frequently. So, I must say that the food in Malaysia is super nice ….

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1120 velvet Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:20:37 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1120 Thanks for the comment Andy. I just returned from KL last Tuesday. Great to hear you're enjoying your trip. Enjoy Australia too! :-) Cheers, Keith Thanks for the comment Andy. I just returned from KL last Tuesday. Great to hear you’re enjoying your trip. Enjoy Australia too! :-)

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: andygeog http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1119 andygeog Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:48:45 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1119 You're right about KL tower. The Petronas are amazing and it's great that they let you up for free but the view from KL is better: it's higher AND you get to see the Petronas! Batu Caves was excellent to. Six weeks into our trip now, KL was the second destination and still my favourite! Andy You’re right about KL tower. The Petronas are amazing and it’s great that they let you up for free but the view from KL is better: it’s higher AND you get to see the Petronas!

Batu Caves was excellent to. Six weeks into our trip now, KL was the second destination and still my favourite!

Andy

]]> By: Costa Rica Towns http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1114 Costa Rica Towns Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:07:54 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1114 I am sure my favorite activity there would be shopping, lots of bargains must be awaiting the smart buyer ! I am sure my favorite activity there would be shopping, lots of bargains must be awaiting the smart buyer !

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1111 velvet Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:51:32 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1111 Hi there, Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, I agree with you that the prices at the stalls in Petaling Street can be a rip-off. However, the experience of walking down the street and observing the vendors and the locals is absolutely rewarding. Petaling Street is absolutely the place to test your bargaining skills. :-) The food in Chinatown is excellent. I would also suggest exploring the neighbourhood such as the side streets of Petaling Street and Jalan (street) Sultan. The hawker stalls along Jalan Sultan offer some amazing Chinese food too. My favourite is the stall near the Five Elements Hotel and directly opposite a shop called Despotic. It serves awesome fried noodles in black sauce with roast pork. It's the stall's signature dish so you can't go wrong. Actually, the name of the dish is the direct translation of 'signature dish' in Cantonese, I believe! Best regards, Keith Hi there,
Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, I agree with you that the prices at the stalls in Petaling Street can be a rip-off. However, the experience of walking down the street and observing the vendors and the locals is absolutely rewarding. Petaling Street is absolutely the place to test your bargaining skills. :-)
The food in Chinatown is excellent. I would also suggest exploring the neighbourhood such as the side streets of Petaling Street and Jalan (street) Sultan. The hawker stalls along Jalan Sultan offer some amazing Chinese food too. My favourite is the stall near the Five Elements Hotel and directly opposite a shop called Despotic. It serves awesome fried noodles in black sauce with roast pork. It’s the stall’s signature dish so you can’t go wrong. Actually, the name of the dish is the direct translation of ’signature dish’ in Cantonese, I believe!

Best regards,
Keith

]]> By: Shelz http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1110 Shelz Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:33:37 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1110 Hi, I'm Malaysian and I agree with most of the places that you recommend, except that Batu Caves could be quite boring http://www.travel-living-bliss.com/morning-work-out-in-batu-caves/ Central Market is a good place to shop for local handicraft, but we don't usually shop in Petaling Street in Chinatown as the prices there are a complete rip-off. Even Malaysians don't trust the vendors in Petaling Street, unless you're a very good bargainer. But the food in Petaling Street is excellent, provided you know which stalls are the good one. But if you're a tourist who does not look like local, be prepared to be slaughtered. Don't look for fancy restaurants/stalls in Petaling Street, look for those that look old but authentic, the price could be more reasonable and the food tastes better. Hi, I’m Malaysian and I agree with most of the places that you recommend, except that Batu Caves could be quite boring http://www.travel-living-bliss.com/morning-work-out-in-batu-caves/

Central Market is a good place to shop for local handicraft, but we don’t usually shop in Petaling Street in Chinatown as the prices there are a complete rip-off. Even Malaysians don’t trust the vendors in Petaling Street, unless you’re a very good bargainer.

But the food in Petaling Street is excellent, provided you know which stalls are the good one. But if you’re a tourist who does not look like local, be prepared to be slaughtered. Don’t look for fancy restaurants/stalls in Petaling Street, look for those that look old but authentic, the price could be more reasonable and the food tastes better.

]]> By: Brian http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1109 Brian Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:52:15 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1109 Thanks for this wonderful yet simple post on how to spend time in KL. Its is truely a wonderful city and i had a wonderful time during my visit in '03. We would like to share your blog post on our travel blog for South India. You can see some of our post at this link www.blog.greatescapes.co.in regards Brian Team GreatEscapes Thanks for this wonderful yet simple post on how to spend time in KL. Its is truely a wonderful city and i had a wonderful time during my visit in ‘03.

We would like to share your blog post on our travel blog for South India. You can see some of our post at this link http://www.blog.greatescapes.co.in

regards
Brian

Team GreatEscapes

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1108 velvet Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:49:45 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1108 Thank for the comments Carla & Mindy! Mindy, the monorail station entrance from the street is still the same. However, if you're crossing over from the Central (rail) Station, yes, there is a different path now as some construction work is going on between the Central Station & the monorail station. It's a bit of a long detour but there are signs. I'm not sure if the Putra & Star LRTs are connected now. To be honest, I haven't been on the LRT in years! Cheers, Keith Thank for the comments Carla & Mindy!

Mindy, the monorail station entrance from the street is still the same. However, if you’re crossing over from the Central (rail) Station, yes, there is a different path now as some construction work is going on between the Central Station & the monorail station. It’s a bit of a long detour but there are signs. I’m not sure if the Putra & Star LRTs are connected now. To be honest, I haven’t been on the LRT in years!

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Mindy McAdams http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1107 Mindy McAdams Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:26:47 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1107 I lived near KL in 2004-2005 -- been back to visit once, in 2008. I wrote a printable guide (free) for folks who want to see the sights. It has some of the same things you mentioned, velvet, but it also includes some transportation tips! <a href="http://mindymcadams.com/malaysia/visit_kl.htm" rel="nofollow">http://mindymcadams.com/malaysia/visit_kl.htm</a> I heard that the monorail station at Stesen Sentral has a different entrance now -- true or not? Also, I think I read that Putra and Star LRT are now connected -- true or not? I lived near KL in 2004-2005 — been back to visit once, in 2008. I wrote a printable guide (free) for folks who want to see the sights. It has some of the same things you mentioned, velvet, but it also includes some transportation tips!

http://mindymcadams.com/malaysia/visit_kl.htm

I heard that the monorail station at Stesen Sentral has a different entrance now — true or not?

Also, I think I read that Putra and Star LRT are now connected — true or not?

]]> By: Carla Young http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1106 Carla Young Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:58:15 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1106 I keep looking for cheap flights.... when I find one, I'll know where to go! I keep looking for cheap flights…. when I find one, I’ll know where to go!

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1103 velvet Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:15:46 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1103 Thank you Amy. I'm sure you'll love Malaysia. The awesome food itself is a major reason to visit! :-) Cheers, Keith Thank you Amy. I’m sure you’ll love Malaysia. The awesome food itself is a major reason to visit! :-)

Cheers, Keith

]]> By: Amy @ The Q Family http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/10/ten-things-to-do-in-kuala-lumpur/#comment-1101 Amy @ The Q Family Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:00:06 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=2525#comment-1101 I have yet to explore Malaysia other than cross the border. This is great for my future reference. :) Definitely have to plan a trip there. I have yet to explore Malaysia other than cross the border. This is great for my future reference. :) Definitely have to plan a trip there.

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